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June Recipe of the Month!
The Kitchen - submitted by Zoreena on June 16, 2010, 9:08 am
Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Ingredients:
<!--concordance-begin-->- 1 boneless pork butt, about 4 pounds
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning, recipe follows
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- Basting Sauce, recipe follows
- Chef Creations Barbecue Sauce
- 8 Hamburger buns
Directions
Place the pork in a baking dish. In a bowl, combine the sugar, Creole Seasoning, salt, cumin, paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Rub the seasoning evenly over the pork to coat. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat an oven or smoker to 225 degrees F.
Bring the pork to room temperature and place in a roasting pan, fat side up. Slow cook in the oven, basting with the basting sauce every 45 minutes, until tender and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. (The cooking should take about 6 to 7 hours.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 to 30 minutes.
With a knife and fork or two forks, pull the meat apart into small slices or chunks. Toss with the barbecue sauce, to taste, and divide among the hamburger buns. Top with the coleslaw. You can serve this dish with fried pickles and additional Chef Creation's Barbecue Sauce on the side.
Creole Seasoning:
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Basting Sauce:
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
The night before you cook the pork, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and whisk well. Refrigerate and let the flavors blend overnight.
Use Chef Creation's Classic Barbeque Sauce to this dish for an excellent outdoor grilling finish!
ADDITIONALS: Chef Creations Mac & Cheese, Spinach Artichoke Dip, or Classic Salsa as a complimentary side to this dish.